For this case, the first thing to do is find the area of the trapezoid.
We have then:
[tex]A = (1/2) * (b1 + b2) * (h)
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Where,
b1: b2: Trapezoid bases
h: height of the trapezoid
Substituting values we have:
[tex]A = (1/2) * (12 + 14) * (15)
A = 195 ft ^ 2[/tex]
Then, the cost per square foot is given by:
[tex]C = 5.50A
C = 5.50 * 195
C = 1072.5[/tex]
Answer:
The new carpet for the room will cost:
C = 1072.5 $
